Motivation and How to Increase It

What is the primary difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

• Intrinsic motivation is always more effective than extrinsic motivation.

• Intrinsic motivation is related to physical activities, while extrinsic motivation is related to mental activities.

• Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal satisfaction, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards.

• Intrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards, while extrinsic motivation is driven by internal satisfaction.

Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?

• Working out to improve your health.

• Practicing a sport because it is fulfilling.

• Painting a picture because it is relaxing.

• Competing in sports to win an award.

What is an example of intrinsic motivation?

• Competing in sports to win an award.

• Practicing a sport because it is fulfilling.

• Getting to class on time to avoid trouble.

• Completing chores to get an allowance.

What is a common distraction that can reduce motivation?

• Taking a walk around the block.

• Writing down your goals.

• Spending hours scrolling through social media.

• Listening to your favorite song.

What is 'flow' in the context of motivation?

• A state where task difficulty and skills are perfectly balanced.

• A state where tasks are too easy and boring.

• A state where tasks are too difficult and frustrating.

• A state where you are completely unmotivated.

How can using your strengths help increase motivation?

• By focusing on what you do well and experiencing flow.

• By making tasks more difficult.

• By ignoring your strengths and trying new things.

• By avoiding tasks that you are good at.

What is one way to quickly increase your motivation?

• Ignoring your goals.

• Overthinking your tasks.

• Avoiding any physical activity.

• Creating a short list of simple things to do.

How can listening to your favorite song help with motivation?

• It can block out distractions and elevate your energy.

• It can make tasks more difficult.

• It can increase your stress levels.

• It can make you feel more tired.

Why is it important to recognize that you don't have to be perfect?

• Because perfectionism can lead to increased stress.

• Because it makes tasks more difficult.

• Because it helps you avoid tasks.

• Because it reduces your motivation.

How can helping others increase your motivation?

• By making you feel less confident.

• By reducing the positive impact you see.

• By sharing your skills and talents, which boosts confidence.

• By making you feel more stressed.